MARITIME TRAINING INSTITUTE-KARACHI established in October 1998 duly approved by The Govt. of Pakistan. It is situated on the waterfront west edge, of the China Creek, close to the Karachi Harbour. It is one of the premier marine institutes in private sector, dedicated to impart knowledge and provide comprehensive education and training programmes to meet the fast growing demands, as well as maintaining compatibly with modern technological advancement of the marine industry.

To conduct and promote Education & Training in all spheres of Maritime industry in be fitting manner.To produce “well trained Seafarers” in order to meet the challenges of the Maritime trade in compliance with IMO/STCW as amended.

The institute is imparting high quality of education and training, which meets the needs of today and requirements of tomorrow.

Formation

The Maritime Training Institute, Karachi was formed in 1998 to protect Pakistan's strategic maritime interest as well as to promote the Education & Training in compliance to the International Convention on Standards of Training and Certification of Seafarers 1978, as amended, and to satisfy the recommendations of IMO/ILO Documents of Guidance 1985. With this new setup a macro approach towards global maritime issues can be adopted which will better serve the interests of the Shipping and Maritime Industry.

Education & Training

Maritime Training Institute provides a comprehensive range of education and training programs for New Entrants and Existing Seafarers, to build up and advance their career. All the Courses & training programs, conform to international requirements, and are regularly offered to meet the changing demands of the Shipping & Maritime Industry. Maritime Training Institute also organizes recreational activities and administers welfare schemes for seafarers.

Establishment

The Principal is a Chief Administrative Officer In- charge of the Institute, and is responsible to the Director, Training & Studies of the Institute for smooth and efficient operation of the Institute including future plans & development. The Principal is assisted by the Vice Principal, Heads of Department and Course Co-coordinators in day-to-day operation of the Institute. The teaching staff of the institute is well experienced Educationist, Engineers, and are ex- sea going officers holding various class of certificates of competency, appropriate to their rank.